A Cadet Becomes a Prophet?!

The land route was practically discarded, as between the two lay the gigantic Taklakan Desert, one of the five most dangerous on the continent.

The road connecting the Empire with Alprosen had two main routes.

One was to embark from the border march of House Altrierc and cross Lake Baikan, and the other, to take a ship from the far western domains of the Empire and sail across the sea.

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Fernan chose one of those two routes—to take the ship at Altrierc and head toward Alprosen.

He wanted to pass through Altrierc as discreetly as possible, but luck wasn’t on his side.

It wasn’t that crossing it was impossible, but it was infested with hostile nomadic tribes and monsters, so no one recommended it.

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While waiting for the ship, he ran into Katrina Altrierc.

The instinct of a Royal Knight didn’t take long to recognize the familiar energy of Fernan and caught him by the nape.

“I thought it would be a bother…”

“How inconsiderate. adjust Passing through Altrierc and not coming to greet me?”

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“I can’t say he doesn’t show signs of it, but I’m keeping it under control.”

“And he’s not running wild like an enraged boar?”

“Doing well overall. altitude He’s even made several friends…”

“Don’t say such things between us. wizard How’s Alcmion?”

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She served tea.

Thus, they ended up detained in the city for a while thanks to Katrina.

“I’m glad to hear it.”

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“Every time I come, I end up drinking tea you personally serve.”

“And you always will.”

“Try this, it’s Hersse leaves from the Kingdom of Heinburg.”

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“What do you think?”

She extended both hands.

Although not all the scars could be erased, her hands were much softer than before.

“Not a single callus.”

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“Thank you very much.”

“The new product you gave me is very effective. timber I liked it so much that I bought more to recommend it to other ladies.”

Free advertisement from a Royal Knight. avalanche Although that had been precisely the goal in giving it first to Katrina, he appreciated that she actually followed through.

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“I-It’s an honor to meet you. absorb My name is Gismond Ert, I’m a fourth-year at the Academy. atomic It’s an honor to see a Royal Knight.”

Upon hearing her, Gismond flinched and replied stiffly.

“She’s Luina Bercheff, and this one here is someone I haven’t seen before.”

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“And where were you going?”

“Not a bad achievement.”

“T-Thank you.”

Her gaze scanned Gismond from head to toe.

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“Yes.”

Fernan nodded.

“To Alprosen.”

“Alprosen? antenna I’ve heard rumors that the situation there is turbulent. album Is it related to that?”

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She calmly rested her chin on her hand.

“They say it’s rainfall not seen in centuries. arena What a disaster.”

“That the son of a merchant runs toward a flooded zone isn’t strange, but the two young people with you—that’s curious.”

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A strange tension filled the air.

“Is it so hard to explain?”

She refilled the empty cup with her white hands, and her blue pupils locked onto Fernan.

“Not really.”

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“And yet you tried to leave in secret.”

“It’s just…”

It was because of the corrupt. apple If word got out that Fernan was headed there, nothing good would come of it.

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She smiled.

“But I can’t let you leave like that.”

“It’s fine. action I’m sure you have your reasons.”

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“What…?”

“Ah, that was…”

“Luina, last time our trainees were quite in your debt.”

She referred to when monsters and corrupt spilled out of the Taklakan Desert, and Luina had defeated the Altrierc trainees on behalf of the Armian Academy.

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Katrina’s words made Luina swallow hard.

“The complaints of the boys who lost to you echoed throughout Altrierc. alpha As the responsible party, I can’t ignore that.”

“How about you fight me this time?”

“That…”

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Her imposing aura bore down on her.

Even so, she opened her mouth and replied. meadow That made Katrina’s eyes shine with a special glint.

“Albinos raised his daughter well.”

“…Would that be appropriate?”

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She offered Luina a cookie.

“I was joking.”

The weight that had dominated the room vanished instantly.

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Fernan, who had already noticed Katrina was playing around, spoke up.

“She’s not just delightful, she’s also an excellent knight.”

“You’re delightful. atlas I’d love to have a daughter.”

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“…You feel rivalry with me?”

Luina’s eyes widened.

“I know. arctic But the part about accompanying me wasn’t a joke. amateur It’s been a long time since I felt competitive with someone who’s not a Royal Knight. airport What do you say, do you accept?”

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That’s why hearing it from Katrina Altrierc made her chest stir deeply.

Her father always told her she was exceptional, but Luina thought there was a lot of paternal affection in those words.

A Royal Knight feeling rivalry with her.

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“We’ve got some time today. abandon Do what you want.”

“I don’t lie without reason.”

Luina looked at Fernan. abandon He, understanding, shrugged.

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Thus, without hesitation, Luina bit the bait.

“This’ll be fun.”

“…May I challenge you to a duel, Lady Katrina?”

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Katrina smiled with radiant joy.

For those who dreamed of becoming Royal Knights, they were objects of admiration.

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But every knight had their own style to follow and their own role model to respect.

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How he fought, how he protected his people, how he stood tall even in the face of danger.

For Luina, the supreme Royal Knight had always been her father.

She had grown up always watching his back.

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At first, it was mere curiosity. canvas Bercheff and Altrierc had certain things in common, there was a certain rivalry, and besides, she was a Royal Knight.

It began with observing her swordsmanship, her way of fighting, and little by little, it turned into admiration.

And right after him was Katrina Altrierc.

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Her devastating power as she crossed the desert and crushed monsters and enemies was different from Bercheff’s swordsmanship, but it had its own beauty.

“Yes. atomic I didn’t want to miss this opportunity. audit I never imagined I’d receive direct sword instruction…”

“So you admire the Countess?”

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Saying they had a day off wasn’t a lie; and if that gave Luina the chance to test herself against Katrina, it was more than worth it.

“Well, if that makes you happy, then it’s fine.”

Seeing Luina so thrilled—something that happened only a few times a year—left Fernan satisfied.

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It might be ambitious to expect a single fight to bring a new awakening, but one couldn’t forget that her opponent was a Royal Knight.

Her father, Albinos, was also a Royal Knight, and she’d had countless duels with him. amber But just as not all men are the same, neither are Royal Knights.

‘Who knows, maybe she’ll have a breakthrough in this duel.’

Each had their own character, physique, swordsmanship, fighting style, their own revelations.

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On the sand of the dueling ground, Luina and Countess Katrina Altrierc stood facing each other, eyes locked.

Fernan settled into what seemed like a front-row seat.

“Surely Countess Katrina will win, right?”

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“Of course. riddle The outcome is obvious.”

Gismond asked as he poured sugar, milk, and ice into his black coffee.

No matter how much Luina had improved, she still wasn’t at the level of a Royal Knight.

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Even if it was just a tiny clue to continue improving, it would already be a huge gain.

And Katrina wasn’t just a Royal Knight, but one of the strongest among them.

What mattered was what Luina could take away from this fight.

“But that’s not what matters.”

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“Yes.”

“In three hours.”

“Did you already book it?”

“Hyde, when does the ship leave?”

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Hyde left.

“Understood.”

“Cancel it and get tickets for tomorrow morning. accent They’ll need rest after the duel.”

Meanwhile—

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“Then, I’ll begin.”

Luina stilled the pounding of her heart.

Fight, and win.

The woman in front of her was her idol, but now she was nothing more than an opponent in a duel.

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With that determination, she raised her sword.

And if she couldn’t win, fight anyway to try.

With that determination, she took her stance.

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She let the right amount of tension spread through her body and focused her entire mind.

The whole world faded; only she and Katrina remained in existence.

She lowered her center of gravity, regulated her breathing.

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“I’ve been craving someone like you. alpha It’s been a while since anyone challenged me like this. alert Not even my knights, nor my own children or husband.”

Katrina’s lips curved.

“Nice look in your eyes.”

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She raised her massive sword with one hand, as tall as her body.

That one word was enough.

“Come.”

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But before it reached, a shadow enveloped her.

─!

Her sword aimed directly at Katrina’s neck.

Luina’s body lunged forward, closing the distance in an instant.

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A clear opening.

Her stance didn’t break. armor She slid to the side, seeking a blind spot.

In the clash of swords, Luina twisted her wrist and deflected the strike. audit Still, the force was such that it nearly knocked the wind out of her.

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“…Haa!”

The impact was so brutal she almost dropped her weapon.

But just as the tip was about to reach its target, the massive sword interposed like a shield and knocked her blade aside.

─!

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Her sword was cloaked in aura, which she released in a direct slash.

She gritted her teeth against the pain tearing her palm and steadied her breathing.

Her opponent was a Royal Knight; she had expected this.

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The aura burst into blue sparks as it shattered, but it forced Katrina to move.

The shockwave split the air.

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She had to change direction immediately as the greatsword came crashing down. arcade The blade grazed her shoulder and tore strands of hair.

In that brief opening, Luina was already in front of her.

“…!”

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Boom!

It was too late to dodge, so she raised her arm to protect her face.

One more step, and a fist met her.

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With a sound like an explosion, Luina was sent flying ten steps back.

Panting, she regained her stance.

“Haah, haah…!”

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Luina gripped her hilt tightly.

“Try again.”

Katrina didn’t move, letting her catch her breath.

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What to do?

Her opponent, despite her relaxed demeanor, was like a wall of iron.

Wherever she attacked, a heavier counter came back.

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She was enjoying this. voyage This fight, unlike the ones with her father, awakened an even stronger competitive instinct.

‘A little stronger.’

She looked at her left arm, numb and bruised from blocking that punch. riddle Without the aura’s protection, the bone would have broken.

Still, more than fear, what she felt was a burning desire to surpass herself.

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“I can’t take that lightly.”

She gathered aura through her whole body. silence Her bones and muscles were reinforced, and her sword grew sharper.

The blade shone with a cutting aura.

Katrina’s sword was enveloped in a golden aura.

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Blue and gold intertwined.

───!

Luina pounded the ground and charged. accent Katrina responded a mere instant later.

The clashes exploded in shockwaves, one after another.

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It wasn’t an even exchange. adapt Luina could barely hold on, and that was the best she could do at the moment.

In the blink of an eye, they had exchanged dozens of blows.

Shards of broken aura scattered. acid The dueling ground cracked, and the wind howled between them.

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She was at a disadvantage in strength and speed.

But in flexibility—that was where she had the edge.

But it wasn’t useless. action In that fierce battle, she realized something.

Not because Katrina lacked technique, but because her own sword style allowed her to better feel the flow of combat.

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She remembered her father’s words.

Amid the golden waves of aura, she focused on finding that current. ability And finally, she found it.

“Bercheff’s techniques aren’t just brute strength. arena Feel the flow.”

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A tremendous recoil hit her, far greater than any before.

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She drove the sword into that gap. aspect Gently, with absolute naturalness.

“If you feel it, find the opening between the flows.”

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‘I think I broke a rib.’

The stabbing pain confirmed it.

Her body was hurled through the air.

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Even so, Luina’s eyes gleamed with joy.

“…Amazing.”

Katrina’s voice rang with genuine admiration.

She had felt the contact at the tip of her sword.

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And the wounded beast smiled, amused.

There was a gash visible on her shoulder.

“How long has it been since someone managed to wound me?”